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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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